Australia


Australia Tightens Gambling Ad Rules From 2027

Australia will tighten gambling advertising rules from January 1, 2027, with new limits across TV,..
3 weeks ago

Study of 525 Women Raises Fresh Debate on Gambling Ads

A new Australia study looked at how gambling marketing is shaping attitudes among women in Victoria..
4 weeks ago

VGW Founder Laurence Escalante Hit With Nine New Drug Charges In Perth Court

West Australian billionaire Laurence Escalante, founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds, is facing..
2 months ago

New Zealand Says Prediction Markets Are Illegal Gambling

New Zealand authorities have formally taken a position on prediction markets, placing platforms..
2 months ago

BetMakers Ends Early Takeover Talks With Tabcorp

BetMakers Technology Group has addressed speculation surrounding a potential acquisition by..
2 months ago

Novomatic Pushes Ainsworth Bid Deadline to February 6

Novomatic again pushed back the clock on its bid for Ainsworth, giving shareholders more time to..
3 months ago

Couple Accused of Using Secret Camera System at Crown Casino

A cheating scheme at Crown Casino Sydney came to an abrupt end after security flagged unusual..
5 months ago

ACMA Blocks Nine Additional Illegal Gambling Sites

A new enforcement notice from the Australian Communications and Media Authority expanded the list..
5 months ago

ACMA Blocks Seven More Illegal Gambling Sites Across Australia

Australia’s communications regulator has ordered a fresh wave of gambling site bans as it..
6 months ago

Australia Drafts Crypto Legislation to Tighten Oversight of Exchanges

Australia has released draft legislation that would extend financial sector laws to crypto service..
7 months ago

ACMA Orders ISPs to Block More Illegal Gambling Sites

Australia’s communications watchdog has once again moved to curb unlawful gambling online,..
7 months ago

Australia Blocks Polymarket After Regulator Finds Law Breach

Australia’s gambling watchdog has moved to shut out Polymarket, the crypto-powered prediction..
8 months ago

Star Entertainment Deal for Queen’s Wharf Stake Falls ApartStar Entertainment Left With $41 Million After Deal Termination

The Star Entertainment Group’s (SEG) attempt to sell its stake in the Brisbane Queen’s Wharf..
9 months ago

Crown Perth Avoids Punishment After Years of Reform

Crown Perth is officially keeping its casino licence, wrapping up a three-year clean-up effort that..
10 months ago

Influencers in Australia Face $2.5M Penalty for Promoting Illegal Gambling Sites

Australian authorities are putting influencers on notice The Australian Communications and Media..
10 months ago

Tabcorp Fined $2.6 Million for Sending Illegal Marketing Messages

Tabcorp has been ordered to pay AU$4 million ($26 million) after an investigation by the Australian..
10 months ago

Star Faces AU$400M Fine, Admits to AU$1B in High-Risk Junket Funds

Star Entertainment’s future remains uncertain as it faces a federal lawsuit tied to anti-money..
11 months ago

ACMA Issues Warnings After Four Gambling Operators Violate Self-Exclusion Rules

Australia’s communications regulator has taken action against four betting operators that failed..
11 months ago

PointsBet Shareholders Get New ‘Superior’ Deal Offer From MIXI

MIXI Australia has returned with a stronger takeover offer for PointsBet, now valued at $402..
11 months ago

ACMA Hits PointsBet with Over $300K Penalty

PointsBet is facing major consequences in Australia after being found in breach of both spam and..
11 months ago